Which of the following is the primary product of the HPA axis?
A) norepinephrine
B) testosterone
C) white blood cells
D) cortisol

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The HPA axis primarily produces cortisol. The hypothalamus secretes corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) in response to stress which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

Which of the Following Is the Primary Product of the HPA